Finding the Third Proportional to 210,256 and 473,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,256 and 473,149 is: 1,064,749.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,256 : 473,149 = 473,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,256/473,149 = 473,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,256x = 473,149 × 473,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,256x = 223,869,976,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,869,976,201/210,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064,749.53
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